“The more we see all sorts of people living—loving and doing and being and feeling…solving mysteries and being the heroes—the more we recognize our shared humanity.”

—Nic Stone

Bestselling author Nic Stone believes in the transformative power of story-sharing to challenge perspectives and forge meaningful human connections. Through unforgettable, vibrant characters navigating the complexities of life, her work affirms that every voice matters, we’re far more alike than different, and we can all connect via shared sensation and emotion. Stone’s writing invites readers into courageous conversations that help create empathy and understanding, illuminating our mutual humanity in a time of confusing division.

As a leader in the conversation around civil discourse, Stone’s inspiring talks encourage listeners to lean into curiosity and become conscious, active participants not only in their own lives, but also in the collective story we are creating together. Drawing from the themes of her books and using the four C’s of changemaking—cogency, compassion, creativity, and collaboration—Stone reveals how meaningful change begins within each of us. Stressing the power of connections, respect, and engagement to improve our society, she urges that we must reexamine the stories we tell ourselves about the world as it is if we are to build a better one. 

Best known for her #1 New York Times bestselling Dear… series, which includes Dear Martin and the sequels Dear Justyce and Dear Manny, Stone has earned comparisons to critically acclaimed writers like Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers. Called “one of the most crucial and also successful series of all time” (Cosmopolitan), Dear Martin was a finalist for the William C. Morris Award and named one of TIME‘s Best YA Books of All Time.

“Raw and gripping.”

—Jason Reynolds

Stone’s other books, including Chaos Theory, Fast Pitch, Odd One Out, Clean Getaway, and How to be a Young Antiracist, co-created with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, have won her millions of fans and inspired a generation of young readers. She also authored Boom Town, “an arresting page-turner” (Publishers Weekly) and her debut book for adults that examines the ways we assign value to others. Her next book, Dasia (Forever) will be out this fall, and she is hard at work on new titles across multiple age categories.

Having had her books challenged and banned in various parts of the country, Stone remains a strong voice for informational access and reading freedoms in public education. She continues to champion the rights of readers to pick up any book they choose and for authors to tell their authentic stories without fear of censorship.

For more information on Nic Stone, please visit her on Instagram and nicstone.info.

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